Science Vocabulary

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A test of a hypothesis under conditions established by the scientist.

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Controlled experiment

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Facts, figures, and other evidence gained through observation.

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Data

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A change that happens because of the manipulation.

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Dependent variable

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Evidence gathered through the senses.

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Observation

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Includes posing questions, developing and testing hypothesis, and drawing conclusions.

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Scientific inquiry

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A variable that a scientist changes in their experiment.

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Independent variable

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A well-tested concept that explains a wide range of observations.

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Scientific theory

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Educated guess.

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Hypothesis

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An interpretation based on your observation and prior knowledge.

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Inference

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A way of learning about the natural world and the knowledge gained through that process.

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